Review and Herald, Vol. 23, No. 12.

The Present Age:
Earlier text: The Cause

Letters.

"Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another."
This department of the paper is designed for the brethren and sisters to freely and fully communicate with each other respecting their hopes and determinations, conflicts and victories, attainments and desires, in the heavenly journey. Then they, says the prophet, that feared the Lord spake often one to another. We believe emphatically that we are living in that time. Therefore seek first a living experience and then seek it, carefully and properly, for the comfort and encouragement of the other members of the household of faith. Let this department be well filled with lively testimonies of the goodness of God, and the value of his truth.

From Sister Maxson.

DEAR BRN. AND SISTERS: We have just had one of those sweet, heavenly seasons with which pilgrims are sometimes blessed, and I feel that I would communicate to you something of our happiness, though I am not able to fully describe the refreshing season we have enjoyed. Bro. Taylor spent last Sabbath and first-day with us, and his visit was truly a blessing. His remarks Sabbath morning were founded upon 1 Thess. iv, 13–18, and the whole of chap. v. It was a searching discourse. We felt that an angel stood by him, and enabled him to declare unto us the counsels of God. And we felt, too, that we were feeding upon bread divine, and the heavenly manna descended upon us in plentiful showers.
His comments upon "Despise not prophesying," were very appropriate and instructive. Dear brethren and sisters, do we all obey God in this respect, or are we despising prophesying? If we are, oh let us, with deep repentance, hasten to God, and get our hearts right in his sight. We ought to be very thankful, and I trust we are, that God has placed the spirit of prophecy in the church. I feel very thankful for all the truths that are connected with the third angel's message; but, for nothing do I feel more grateful, than for the gift that is among us. We ought to love, cherish and defend the visions, for they have done great things for us. If Satan attempts to throw darkness over our minds by tempting us to doubt their genuineness, let us go right to God with it, and beg of him to lead us into all truth. If we do this, we shall gain a complete victory over our doubts, and Satan and his host will be driven back.
Sabbath afternoon we listened to a discourse from the words, "For whosoever shall do the will of my Father in Heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother." And as this will of God was pointed out to us from the holy Word, we trembled for fear we were not doing his whole pleasure. Yet we felt determined, by His assisting grace, to cast out every idol from our hearts; to bring our thoughts, our words, and our actions into subjection to Him, and to strive in all things to do his holy will.
In the evening we had a social meeting, and felt that the spirit of the Lord was with us while we attempted to exhort, encourage and comfort one another.
We listened, on Sunday, to two very impressive and profitable discourses, and in the evening attended the ordinances of the Lord's house. It had never before been our privilege to attend such a meeting. It had never been our privilege to have the ordinances celebrated here, and though some of us at first shrank from the humbling part, yet the Lord enabled us to subdue the pride of our hearts, and we were greatly blessed while following the example of our Lord. As we bowed in prayer, every heart seemed drawn out to God "in strong cries and tears," and in pleadings for a blessing. And the blessing came with great power. We knew that the blessed Saviour was in our midst, and we seemed to hear his sweet voice saying, "If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet, ye also ought to wash one another's feet." And after we had borne the cross, these sweet words were impressed upon us, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, my disciples, ye have done it unto me."
Deep solemnity rested upon us while we partook of the emblems of our Saviour's love. In imagination we went back to the night on which he was betrayed, and stood with him in the "upper chamber." We saw the look of undying, pitying love, which even the agonies he was about to suffer could not efface. We heard him say, "This is my body which is given for you; and this is my blood which is shed for the remission of your sins." And though with sad hearts, in view of our many sins, we drank "of the fruit of the vine," in remembrance of our dear Lord; yet with joy we looked forward to the time, when, free from sin, we shall drink it new with him in our Father's kingdom.
After singing a hymn, instead of "going out," we all remained, while the stillness of death rested upon us. The holy spell which bound us was at last broken, by singing "one of the songs of Zion." The language of every heart seemed to be, > Nearer, my God, to thee, > Nearer to thee; > E'en though it be a cross > That raiseth me.
The brethren and sisters spoke as the Spirit gave them utterance, and all gave a cheerful, living testimony. At last we parted, blessing God for the sweet season we had enjoyed, and feeling that the chain of love had been drawn around us more closely than ever before, binding our hearts together in the holy bonds of Christian fellowship.
Dear brethren and sisters, let us pray more for our ministering brethren. They make many sacrifices, and have many trials to bear, of which we know nothing. We can sustain them by our earnest prayers, and by living holy, blameless lives. And let us pray, too, that the Lord will send forth laborers into his vineyard. "The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few."
Knowing the time in which we live, let us awake out of sleep, "for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light." "Let us put away all wrath, and malice, and evil speaking, and be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another." Let us "press together," and do all in our power to advance the precious truth.
That God will lead us into the unity of the faith, perfect us in every good work, and at last permit us to stand on the immortal shores, is the earnest prayer of your sister, MARY F. MAXSON. Adams' Center, N. Y.

Thy Kingdom Come.

TUNE—"Heaven is my home."
This world of sin and woe Is not my home; O, let me from it go To that to come; Where all is peace and joy, Without the least alloy, And pleasures never cloy, In that dear home!
In this dark world of sin, There's hate and strife; And war and battle's din Are growing rife. O, let me go from this, To that bright world of bliss, Of joy and endless peace, Eternal life!
The time of trouble dire Is just before, When persecution's fire Will glow once more; The earth in sin grown old, In wickedness so bold, Now to the tempter sold, And given o'er.
O, save thy people, Lord! Send forth thy light, Speed on thy precious word, Ere comes the night, In which no work is done, The day of mercy gone, And they are left alone, Who mercy slight.
O, come, thou heavenly King, Whom we expect, Thy great salvation bring To thine elect; O, hear their earnest cries, Which day and night arise, Their enemies surprise, And them protect.
O, let thy kingdom come, All-glorious King, And let thy will be done In every thing. The people of thy choice Will all obey thy voice, And heaven and earth rejoice And praises sing. R. F. COTTRELL.

Encouraged in the Lord’s Work

Sister H. J. Westcott writes from Loganville, Wis.: We are encouraged to feel that, although weak and prone to wander, the Lord is with us and can be touched with the feeling of our infirmities. I am rejoiced to hear that the cause is prospering in the East, and hope the time is not far distant when the last warning message will go forth with a loud cry and lighten up the whole earth with its glory. Let us press forward and fight manfully the battles of the Lord. We are in unity with the teachings of the Review. We know the voice of the Great Shepherd, and are trying in God's strength to follow it.

Rejoicing in Present Truth

From Bro. Wilson.

Bro. White: I rejoice in the love of the truth. Last Sabbath we had a refreshing time here. Praise the Lord. I believe that some of us can say we are not under the law, but under grace, but still we do not make void the law through faith. God forbid. Yea, we establish the law. I feel to rejoice, in obedience to the law of God and the faith of Jesus. Praise the Lord for such a high priest as Jesus, who has gone into the sanctuary in Heaven to atone for the sins of his people. I am joyful in the present truth. I see the need of living out the truth. Oh, brethren and sisters, let us live out the present truth, and we shall rejoice with great joy. Let us be faithful a little longer, and Jesus will come and give us eternal life. Praise the Lord for this hope.
James Wilson.
Memphis, Mich.

Obituary Notice.

DIED, in San Francisco, California, Jan. 7, 1864, of inflammation of the lungs, Cyrus A. Lyon, youngest son of Bro. and sister Henry Lyon of this place, aged nearly 24 years. His sickness was a long one of thirty-four days. Fortunately for him, Bro. M. G. Kellogg, also from this place, is residing in San-Francisco, with whom he spent the last twenty-seven days of his life, and from whom and family he received every care and attention. Bro. Kellogg writes that Cyrus had fully determined if restored to health, to serve God and keep all his commandments; that he intelligently gave himself to the Lord, received the assurance of his pardoning love, and died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. We are thankful that Bro. and Sr. Lyon, those aged pilgrims who have so long stood in the love of the truth, and his brothers and sisters, are not without this consolation in their bereavement.
U. S. Battle Creek, Mich.

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Appointments.

THE next Quarterly Meeting of the Lynxville and Kickapoo churches, will be held at Kickapoo Center, the 12th and 13th of March. It is very desirable that a traveling elder should be present, as there is business of importance to transact. Come brethren and sisters, prepared to work for God, praying that the Lord may meet with us, and refresh us by his good Spirit. THOS. DEMMON.
Our next Quarterly Meeting in Monroe, Wis., will be held the last Sabbath and first-day in February. I will meet with the brethren at Darlington, Wis., near Bro. Armitage's, the first Sabbath and first-day in March. WM. S. INGRAHAM.
PROVIDENCE permitting I will be with the church at Perry's Mills, March, 5, & 6. S. B. WHITNEY.
PROVIDENCE permitting I will meet with the church At Newton, Sabbath, Feb. 20 JOHN BYINGTON.

Prosperity.

THERE never was a time perhaps in the history of this country when money was as plenty as it is now—when labor and produce commanded so high prices—when all classes of persons were so generally employed—when loafers and idlers were so few—when people so generally had money—when they were more willing to pay it out. In short money is plenty, and as a natural result nearly everything has advanced in price except the Review and Herald. Consequently there never was a better time to extend its circulation than now. We have received but 31 subscribers during the past week. May we hope that the “scale will turn,” and that the number will increase from week to week until the close of the volume? E. S. W.

Note from Bro. Taylor.

BRO. WHITE: Our monthly meeting at Norfolk has just closed. The angel of mercy hovered over the place. The good Spirit of the Lord attended each meeting, and did its work in uniting the hearts of the brethren and sisters. The truth is getting a strong hold of those who are determined to overcome. But alas for others! they are being left to hardness of heart. I am thankful that that class is small.
The last monthly meeting for Central New York at Roosevelt, just closed, was one of deep interest. The effort of the church to get out from under the cloud has been blessed of God. The meeting closed under the sweet, melting influence of God's Spirit. The saints were refreshed, and the wanderer returned. The dark cloud that has so long rested on some parts of this State is beginning to move away, and as the believers in present truth humble themselves, and take hold of the work, the Lord will lift the darkness, and there will be better days for us.
Yours in hope.
C. O. TAYLOR.

To the Churches Belonging to the Vermont Conference.

Will the churches within the limits of this Conference please read Art. III, Sec. 4, of Constitution for State Conferences, and act accordingly? This item may be found in a pamphlet published at the Office, entitled: “Report of General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; also the Vermont State Conference.”
D. T. BOURDEAU, Conf. Sec.

Rejoice in the Light

It is painfully pitiful—the somber aspect and whining voice which some assume as soon as religion is introduced. They speak the name of Jesus like that of one dead. He lives! He lives in light! And he would have us rejoice in that light.

Notice of Express Shipments

We have sent Charts and Books by express to J. M. Furgerson, Washington, Iowa, and Robert F. Andrews, Sterling, Illinois, that we have not heard from.
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Appeal to the Youth

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